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Best Public Charter Schools in Honolulu County (2026)
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Best Honolulu County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public charter schools serving 6,465 students in Honolulu County, HI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Honolulu County, HI are Ka'ohao Public Charter School, Waialae Elementary - Pcs and University Laboratory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Honolulu County, HI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Hawaii public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Honolulu County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Hawaii public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public charter school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Honolulu County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ka'ohao Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
140 Alala Rd
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7844
Gr: PK-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Waialae Elementary - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1045 19th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4880
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
University Laboratory School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1776 University Ave, Uhs Build
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Gr: K-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
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Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1728 Nuuanu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 677-3377
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Voyager - A Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2428 Wilder Ave
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 521-9770
Gr: K-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
94-450 Mokuola St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-5444
Gr: K-12 | 1,924 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Malama Honua Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
41-054 Ehukai St, Suite 200
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-5522
Gr: K-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Kapolei Charter School By Goodwill Hawaii
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2140 Lauwiliwili St
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 690-9909
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Hakipuu Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
45-720 Keaahala Rd, Cottage #1
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Gr: 5-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
46-500 Kuneki St
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9175
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Halau Ku Mana - A New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 Makiki Heights Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Gr: 6-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Kamalani Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1403 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 203-2992
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1313.
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
91-1245 Franklin D Roosevelt A
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 437-7771
Gr: 6-11 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1414.
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
89-195 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-9030
Gr: K-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Kamaile Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Gr: PK-12 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Kulia Academy
Charter School
2340 Omilo Lane
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 551-1413
Gr: 6 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Parkway Village Preschool
Charter School
689 Manawai St, #e114
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 847-3285
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Honolulu County, HI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Honolulu County, HI include Ka'ohao Public Charter School, Waialae Elementary - Pcs and University Laboratory School.
How many public charter schools are located in Honolulu County?
18 public charter schools are located in Honolulu County.
What is the racial composition of students in Honolulu County?
Honolulu County public charter schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public charter schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Honolulu County are often viewed compared to one another?

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